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Definition freight in British English

freight noun

[uncountable] noun
/freɪt/
1

goods that are carried by vehicles

Example

a rail network equipped to carry both passengers and freight

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1.1

the transport system that carries goods

Example

The medical supplies were shipped by air freight to Jordan.

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1.2

used in the transport of goods

Example

specially strengthened freight wagons

Example

freight yards/depots/terminals

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Definition freight in British English